View Common Definitions of terms found in this announcement. Organizational Location: These Pathways Recent Graduate positions are located in the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Office of Chief Information Officer, in Irving, Texas. This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must successfully pass a drug screen.
• Males born after 12/31/59 must certify registration with Selective Service.
• Requirements by Closing Date: Unless otherwise noted, you must meet all requirements by the closing date of the announcement.
• Probationary Period: This is a full-time permanent position (Career/Career-Conditional appointment). Upon appointment to this position, you may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.

Qualifications

Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. BASIC ELIGIBILITY: In order to be eligible as a Pathways-Recent Graduate, you must have already obtained a qualifying associate degree, a bachelor's degree, master's degree, a professional degree, a doctorate, a vocational or technical degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution, within the previous two years; or a preference eligible veteran, who, due to a military service obligation, was not able to apply to the Recent Graduates Program during any portion of the two-year eligibility period (eligibility period cannot extend beyond six years of completion of an academic course of study). All eligible institutions must be accredited by the U.S. Department of Education. Candidates must also: Meet the ICE developed qualifications standards prior to appointment and any physical, suitability, security requirements and if applicable medical clearance. If selected, you will be required to sign a Pathways Program Participant Agreement. You qualify for the GS-07 grade level if you possess one of the following: One (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-05 grade level or equivalent performing duties such as: Illustrating information on the procedure and regulatory requirements governing the merit promotion process. Using a variety of internal/external recruitment aids to assist the supervisor or senior specialist in recruitment planning. Demonstrating basic information on position career patterns. Developing rating factors and crediting plans for positions for which a vacancy announcement has been released. OR Education: Bachelor's degree or 1 full year of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position. OR Combination of Education and Experience: A combination of successfully completed graduate level education and experience. Graduate level education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level, which is 1 year, may be used to qualify for the GS-07. This will be calculated using your resume and unofficial transcripts or a list of courses/course hours submitted with your application. (To compute the percentage, divide your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then, divide your semester hours of graduate education beyond the first year (total graduate semester hours minus 18) by 18. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 percent to qualify.) Qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification claims will be subject to verification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. PROGRAM COMPLETION AND CONVERSION: Recent Graduates may be converted to a permanent position (or, in some limited circumstances, to a term position lasting 1-4 years) within 120 days of successful completion of the Pathways Recent Graduate program. Recent Graduates who successfully complete the program may be eligible for conversion to a permanent appointment or a term (1 to 4 years in duration) appointment without further competition. To be eligible for conversion, Recent Graduates must: - Be a U.S. citizen.- Successfully complete at least 1 year of continuous service under the Recent Graduates Program. - Complete all requirements as specified in the Recent Graduates Participant Agreement. - Receive a rating of at least "Achieved Expectations" during the one year developmental period.- Receive supervisor approval through written recommendation. - Meet the OPM Qualification Standard requirements for the target position. - Pathways Program Coordinator must receive a completed conversion package 30 calendar days in advance of the conversion eligibility date. Promotion Potential: When promotion potential is shown, the agency is not making a commitment and is not obligated to provide future promotions to you if you are selected. Future promotions will be dependent on your ability to perform the duties at a higher level, the continuing need for an employee assigned to the higher level, and administrative approval. Local Commuting Restriction: This announcement is subject to Local Commuting Restrictions as defined in 5 CFR §330.101. For this announcement, the Local Commuting area is 50 miles from your home of record. The home of record listed on your resume will be used to determine if you reside within the Local Commuting area.

Education

This position requires a degree or certificate from a qualifying educational institution to meet the basic education requirement. You must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned. Your transcript(s) must clearly demonstrate the course(s) listed in the qualification requirement section. If the transcript(s) does not clearly demonstrate this you must submit a copy of the course description and/or other documentation demonstrating that the courses are equivalent.

When using education as any part of your qualifications for this position, you must submit an official transcript, unofficial transcript, or a list including courses, grades earned, completion dates, and quarter and semester hours earned.

Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Failure to provide such documentation with your application will result in lost consideration. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Sandra Williams
• Email: [email protected]